I have a Car seat question

Forget*me*not

I was planning on putting my daughter forward facing at around 18-24 months. She is 14 months and is the size of an 18 month old almost 2 year old. Would it be ok to put her car seat forward facing since she is so big or should I just wait like I planned to until she is 24 months? Thanks for your help!

sunnyday016

I'd wait until she's 2 at least.

MrsTotty

I'm calling MUD on this one.

ETA - or, ATTEMPTED MUD.

Gina418

You're going to get a mixed bag here - do what's right for your family. The law is 1 year/20lbs, the AAP is recommending 2 years.

We turned ds around about 2 months ago and are very happy with our decision. 

Gina418

MrsTotty:

I'm calling MUD on this one.

ETA - or, ATTEMPTED MUD.

Yeah, I kind of thought so too, but it's so lame if it's MUD. I gave my opinion anyway.

Judah'sMommy

If she's happy the way it is I would keep it that way rather than base the decision on size.  I'm sure she still fits fine RF.

 

Forget*me*not

MrsTotty:

I'm calling MUD on this one.

ETA - or, ATTEMPTED MUD.

What is MUD? Sorry I am new here, I guess I should have posted that.

Fordlor

Are you asking us for permission?  In most states, the law for a toddler to be forward facing is 20lbs and one year old.  So if your child meets your state's criteria then it would be "ok" or legal to do. 

I know the new recommendation is for them to stay RF until two years old.  But it's just that, a recommendation.

Do what's best for you and your LO.

ETA: I agree Totty.  I'm giving this post a major side eye.

goodheartedmommy

I don't get the "do what's right for your family" argument. Physics is physics, and physics is on the side of RF. Keep that baby rear facing until at least 2 years old!